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What Causes Black Colored Frequent Bowel Movements?

I had a bout of dirreaha last Sunday and it was black and quite severe. I am now still having very black stools and very loose/runny. I am tiring very easily and have some discomfort in my upper abdomen between by ribs. Could this be a sign of internal bleeding?
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of black colored frequent bowel movements. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like due to gastric ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation , gastroenteritis , giardiasis , muscle strain or food poisoning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid food such as sharp and spicy foods and take over the counter anti histamine twice a day like benadryl , take antacid after every meal and take small and frequent meal. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. If condition doesn't get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole ,ornidazole or albendazole along with laxative .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Black Colored Frequent Bowel Movements?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of black colored frequent bowel movements. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like due to gastric ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation , gastroenteritis , giardiasis , muscle strain or food poisoning. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid food such as sharp and spicy foods and take over the counter anti histamine twice a day like benadryl , take antacid after every meal and take small and frequent meal. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. If condition doesn t get well then consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe omeprazole ,ornidazole or albendazole along with laxative . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari